Fatal Case of Spontaneous Rectus Sheath Hematoma Caused by Anticoagulant and Steroid Therapy during Hospital Admission

Visceral Medicine
Ivan RomicTrpimir Moric

Abstract

Rectus sheath hematoma (RSH) is a rare but potentially dangerous clinical entity that requires medical supervision. Here we discuss one such case which describes the fatal course of spontaneous RSH during hospital admission. Usually, RSH presents as a minimal abdominal wall swelling with self-limiting course but in the case of hematoma and size progression, specific conservative or invasive measures are necessary to prevent serious complications including hypovolemic shock and death.

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